There are many modalities, or specializations within the world of ultrasound. sonologists are able to achieve this through on the job cross training, in other ultrasound modalities.
a sonologist may specialize in any of the modalities listed below.
Abdominal and Small Parts :
generally produce images of an organ or organ system within the patient’s abdominal cavity. Abdominal structures include: liver, biliary system, pancreas, great vessels, spleen, urinary system, thyroid, breast, and male reproductive system. The images produced during an abdominal ultrasound aid in the diagnosis and treatment of certain disorders and diseases.
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) :
OB/GYN sonographers specialize in the imaging of the female reproductive system. One of the most common associations of ultrasound is the imaging of a fetus of a pregnant woman to monitor the baby’s growth and health.
Breast Sonography :
Breast Sonography is utilized in the fight against breast cancer. Images of the breast tissue and blood supply are often used in tumor detection. Breast ultrasound is often partnered with mammography.
Neurosonography :
Neurosonography generates diagnostic images of the nervous system, including the brain. Neurosonographers often work in the area of neonatal care, diagnosing and studying the conditions of the neurological and nervous system of premature infants.
Vascular Technology :
Vascular technologists focus on disorders that affect the circulation of blood flow in the arteries and veins. Vascular technologists assess blood flow and irregularities or abnormalities by carefully listening to the sound of pulses and overall vascular flow.
Echocardiography :
study the heart, its chambers valves and vessels. .
